South African Marine Aquaculture Policy 2

Appraisal of the Marine Aquaculture Policy

Implementation Plan (2009 – 2014) of the Republic of South

Africa

Vision

The creation of: An internationally competitive,

technology-based industry with a broad base of participation.

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Mission

To provide a tool with which clear direction can be given to the required actions for the achievement of the policy objectives.

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Broad Objective

Specific Program

Specific Tasks

Time Frame

Resources

Roles

Responsibility

Participants

Potential Pitfall

Structure of Implementation Plan

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Properties of the implementation plans

• Not close ended but open to addition for improvement

• Service oriented and not restrictive• Leads design and implementation of strategies• Links all government agencies and private sector

organisations involved in marine aquaculture• Covers all areas and levels of the sector

(subsistence to market chain)• Tailored to the needs of marine Aquaculture• Constant updates: Internally and externally

(Participatory)

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Strategic Overview

• Ecosystem Health• Growth and Profitability• Participation and Inclusion• Promotes Transformation• Promote Transparency• Encourage inter-governmental collaboration

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OBJECTIVES

• Breathe life to the policy via clear actions• Respond to the development requirements of

marine aquaculture sector via clear cut actions• Using time frame to provide guidance• Guide organisations involved• Give specific human and financial resources

required• Determine and analyse pitfalls of specific

programmes and actions

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Policy DirectivesEnabling environment for growth

of marine aquaculture in S/AfricaTransformation and broad

participationAvoiding Adverse environmental

impactsIncrease the number of cultured

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Organisational Hierarchy

DEAT:MCM

- DEAT:EQP- DOA- DTI- Treasury etc.

Provincial

Local government

Other National Agencies

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1. DEAT-EQP continues to administer the NEMA regulations (EIA). 2. DEAT-B&C administer the NEMA-Biodiversity Act, 2004. 3. DoA – Provision of animals health and veterinary services 4. DTI – Business support, investment promotion and trade a. Facilitation of finance and incentives for industry 5. DLA - Identification and zonation of sites (land)

Roles

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6. DST – Research and technology transfer 7. DoH – Food safety and public health requirements for aquaculture products 8. DWAF - Water resource planning and authorisation 9. National Treasury - Funding of projects 10. Public Enterprises

a. Transnet – allocation of sea space with commercial ports

b. National House of Traditional Leaders - facilitate access to land

c. SABS - Ensure food safety

Roles

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Provincial Departments

1. Environment - Issuing of Record of Decision (RoDs) for EIAs 2. Economic Development - Provide/facilitate funding, setting up projects or other support (training for SMMEs) 3. DoA - Provide animal health and veterinary services 4. DoH - Ensure that food safety and public health requirements are met

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Local Government

1. Municipalities – Zonation of land. 2. Municipalities – ensure that food safety and public health requirements are adhered to. 3. Municipalities - Assist with sampling for shell fish monitoring programme. 4. SALGA – to ensuring integration of aquaculture in municipal IDPs.

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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls

1. Establishment of Aquaculture Development Zones (ADZ)

Determine location of MAZ’s

2009 - 2014 Participatory

No baseline informationComplexities in regulation & incentivesCost of infrastructureLegal issuesTight timeframes

Design & provide IncentivesDeclare MAZ’sPromote and populate MAZ’s

2. Marine Aquaculture Incentives

Determine funding agencies


Outcome based deliberationsMandating participantsEquity in incentives/attractive incentivesDirection provided by industry

Study designed incentives for ADPackaging existing incentivesDesign specific incentives for MAZ’s

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3. Enabling Regulatory

Environment

Evaluation of current programmes and needs


Complicated inter-departmental regulationsInternational import regulationsPracticality and affordability of monitoring

Export and import permission process is streamlinedMonitoring and compliance system is improved

4. Marine Aquaculture

Services

Propound service needs


Difference in needs between old and new entrantsNon-marginalization of the private sector in free marketAccommodate specific agency mandates

Make service framework and approachProvide key services

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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls5. Health

Management Form group to handle health Mgt.

2009 - 2014 Participatory with Task teams

Regular meetingsTask teams activities must translate to actionBroad industry participationCoordination of research activitiesInternationality of training

Look into regulatory issuesMake strategic framework with explicit health Mgt. objectivesResearch into health Mgt.Training in health Mgt.Provide health Mgt. services to marine Aq.

6. Intergovernmental Coordination / Cooperative Governance

Establish MAAF 2009 - 2014 Participatory Less important stakeholders may hamper processMandatory full attendance at meetingsDedicated attention to forum issuesFragmented policy and development plansSlow legal reform process

Create synergy in industry liasonAlignment of policies

Alignment of legislation

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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls7. Education, Training and

Skills Development

Elucidate skill and training needs

2009-2014 Participatory Require accommodation of needs of all levelsNeed for dedicated officer within lead organizationAccountability & equity in scholarships

Structure training programmesLend trainees a helping hand

8. Awareness, communications

and dissemination

Communications are improved

2009 - 2014 Participatory Sensitivity of intervention to diversity in audienceMonitor effects and ensure widespread impactIndustry and development oriented research

Present Aq. As income generating venturePromote local use of Aq. ProductsPromote sustainability and Envt. Mgt

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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls9. Marine Aquaculture

Research Aquaculture Research steering committee

2009 - 2014 Participatory Importance of representation and attendance in committee meetingsResearch must encompass needs of old and new entrants and tailored to industry needsQualification of appointed personEquity in research fund allocation

Determine research needs and plan researchCreate research capacityEnhance research

10. Environmental Matters

Make envtal. Dev and Mgt. tools

2009 - 2014 Participatory Tools must not create Admin & regulatory burdenResearch focused on industry needsClear cut enforcement proceduresPrevent straining of relationships in industry via co-operationSensitivity to press reports (-ve reports)

Envtal. ResearchEnforcementPublic RelationsImproved envtal. Mgt

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11. Transformation

Equitability in resource allocation

2009 - 2014 Participatory Stimulate investors and existing participants to form partnershipsIntricacies of hatcheries and private operations

Give incentivesEncourage partnerships

Other activities

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Classification/Budget of the action plan Governance

ResponsibilityProgramme No.

(s)*Total Costs (S/A

Rand)

1 Environmental Implications

1, 10 11,160,000.00

2 Socio-Economic Benefits/Risks

2,3,6,7,8,9,11 33,700,000.00

3 Food Quality and Safety

4,5 4,150,000.00

4 Biosecurity 5 3,450,000.00

5 Animal Welfare 5 3,450,000.00

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*Refers to the programme serial No.s from preceding table

timely collection, reporting and dissemination of reliable information about the implementation plan

Aquaculture manager / coordinator within DEAT: MCM (Responsibility)

Monitoring and Reporting

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Progress parametersCompleted programmes and

actions Current programmes and actions Future programmes and actions How do the programmes and

actions meet the timeframes in the implementation plan

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Progress parameters (Cont’d)

How do the programmes and actions meet the budgets in the implementation plan

Capacity and human resource matters Cooperation received and required Review of the implementation

programmes and actions Effects on industry growth and

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RevisionRapid review of implementation

plan and compilation of addendum of any programme or action amendments – Late 2009 and Late 2010

2012: Compilation of new implementation plan for the period 2013 – 2015.

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Stakeholders

GovernmentPrivate SectorCommunitiesResearchers and AcademicsNGO’sExpertsTarget not Clearly mentioned

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Planning Elements

Time Frame: 2009 – 2014Specific Programmes: 11 specific

programmesActivities: Each programme has several

activitiesResources: Resources are spelt out- both

Human and Financial

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Conclusion

The plan considered in strong terms three of the core areas of Aquaculture governance responsibility: Environment, Socio-economics, Food quality and safety.

Animal welfare and biosecurity are not strongly considered.

Developed based on needs of the industrySuccess depends on will and

implementation as well as the stakeholders involved.

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Thank You

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